http://www.alphaonenow.org/blog Tue, 17 Apr 2012 19:00:12 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Maine, while gorgeous, often lacks a lot of the 'modern conveniences' of smaller states and larger cities, such as Providence or Boston. There has been an increasing number of grocery stores making home shopping and delivery available since as early as 1996.Stop & Shop, a chain from what we can ... http://www.alphaonenow.org/blog/?p=106 Stretching is always helpful for the body. Yoga has been practiced for more than 5,000 years, and currently, close to 11 million Americans are enjoying its health benefits. It is a great way to calm your body, stretch your muscles and even better, it's accessible to people with disabilities.The gentle ... http://www.alphaonenow.org/blog/?p=100 On the morning after the election I want to let you all know that Matt Peterson, Independent Living Specialist at Alpha One, was re-elected last night. Matt won by a 2-1 margin. Matt worked hard to represent the people of his district and they recognized that in sending him ... http://www.alphaonenow.org/blog/?p=94 On Saturday night October 30, Alpha One held its fourth Return to Life concert featuring the Indigo Girls at the Merrill auditorium in Portland, Maine. I had the pleasure of introducing the evening on stage with Craig Gray, Vice President of Prudential’s Return to Life Program. I thanked the audience ... http://www.alphaonenow.org/blog/?p=87 Bangor, Maine - July 19, 2010 - The Maine ADA Coalition is pleased to announce the first Denis Pratt ADA Awards on July 26, 2010. In recognition of the 20th anniversary of the historic signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act, signed this very day in 1990, the Maine ADA ... http://www.alphaonenow.org/blog/?p=84 Looking for a great day of skiing and riding at Sunday River? Join Maine Handicapped Skiing at their 25th anniversary Ski-A-Thon, March 27th, 2010 at Sunday River Ski Resort. Teams of five people-- friends, family or co-workers--raise a minimum of $1000 to participate in the all day extravaganza. And ... http://www.alphaonenow.org/blog/?p=78 Chairs and Members of the Committee, I am Dennis Fitzgibbons, Executive Director of Alpha One, Maine Center for Independent Living.  For thirty years, Alpha One has played a role in providing services to Maine citizens with a disability and seniors who want to remain in their homes and communities.  I ... http://www.alphaonenow.org/blog/?p=73 Today was one of those days when working for Alpha One and working with consumers we serve is an uplifting, inspiring occasion. Despite the fact that cuts are looming over consumers and their personal attendants their testimony was poignant, crisp and compelling. There is no doubt in my mind that the ... http://www.alphaonenow.org/blog/?p=71 Have you or a loved one been denied Complex Rehab Equipment that would enable a healthier, happier and higher quality of life? Did you know your government is providing reimbursement based on which equipment they think is best for you? Their decisions are not based on what actually is best for ... http://www.alphaonenow.org/blog/?p=68 The following article is a repost from Rep. Matt Peterson's blog. The link after the article. Last week, Governor Baldacci unveiled his proposed curtailment package to reduce budget expenditures in the current fiscal year in light of lowered revenue projections. At the time, he indicated that this is the first ... http://www.alphaonenow.org/blog/?p=62